UNSPSC 85716237: Removal of internal fixation device from cervicothoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to removal of internal fixation device from cervicothoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous approach. This surgical intervention or procedure is listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 as code 0RP434Z

UNSPSC 85716237 Removal of internal fixation device from cervicothoracic vertebral joint, percutaneous approach is a Commodity code that shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific orthopedic surgical procedure, but the recent opportunities tagged to it cover occupational medical surveillance, independent disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, surgical benefit carve-out programs, temporary health professional staffing, and youth detention healthcare services — none of which involve removal of internal fixation devices or spine surgery. State and local procurement offices appear to have misapplied this clinical procedure code to general health benefits and staffing solicitations that do not match the code's narrow clinical scope.

Given the absence of opportunities actually aligned with this Commodity code's definition, activity under UNSPSC 85716237 is not a viable business development target at present. Vendors pursuing spine surgery or orthopedic fixation device removal in state and local settings should monitor related codes that describe healthcare contracting more broadly, or track opportunities through direct agency health benefits and surgical program RFPs rather than relying on this specific procedure code's tagging.